Postpartum Services
Comprehensive support packages for families from pregnancy to postpartum. Keep care consistent and lower risks with one support person through all of these transitions. One place for all of your educational and practical needs.
my doula Philosophy
My personal philosophy surrounding the birthing and postpartum experience is to support and encourage whatever your philosophy is. There is no right way to give birth or be a parent, there is only the way that feels right for you and your partner. I stand behind ALL parents to assist them in having a positive and healthy pregnancy and transition into parenting, in whatever way they need.
My doula work relies on evidence based information complimented by holistic approaches that focus on the health of the body, mind and soul. Studies show that when a parent is supported in pregnancy, labor & postpartum - they are at lower risk for medical and mental health complications, they are safer from excessive medical intervention during labor and are statistically less susceptible to Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders which affect over 20% of Americans on average.
Because I am a mother of three kids with three vastly different personal birth experiences, I know how important it is to respect each families choice that suits them best. I strive to be an unconditional support person that doesn't replace your partner if you have one, but who complements your union and supports your partnership through such an important and sacred period in our lives. I ultimately believe that genuine respect, guidance and comfort through nurturing and supporting parents no matter where they are on their journey can and will change the world. When children are born to families who feel whole and positive, those children are in a more whole and positive home as they grow, leaving the outside world they come into contact with, more whole and positive.
Postpartum Support with me looks like
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I offer support over the phone and through email. Once you hire me, I am there for you to help provide information, encouragement and comfort. I am here to go over your questions, thoughts and concerns so you feel consistently heard and supported.
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As a doula for 9 years with many different areas of training and specialty, I combine all of these for a holistic and evidence based program for parenting education. Intentional Preparations spans fertility to postpartum with in depth information to support your unique path as a family. The education style is one of self discovery and collaboration - to learn about your parenting ideals and goals through ourselves.
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Assisting you in identifying issues and outsourcing to any specialists needed.
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Postpartum packages vary and are uniquely designed to fit your families specific needs in the special time after you give birth. Postpartum services include meal planning, cooking, light cleaning, help with siblings, sleep support, lactation support, emotional processing support & tons more.
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If you have experienced a loss, or have undergone a medical termination of pregnancy, have went through the adoption process or completed a surrogacy journey, I believe all of these experiences deserve tenderness and care. Please reach out to create a support option that works for your unique & valid experience.
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As an additional service, I provide photography and offer beautiful and timeless edited captures from your family’s sacred experience. Offering maternity, birth, newborn & family - allows you to secure a years worth of heirloom quality photographs to preserve for years to come.
AS YOUR postpartum DOULA, I DO NOT:
Perform any clinical tasks.
Make decisions for you.
Interrupt the role of you and your partner.
Project any of my own beliefs onto your experience.
AS YOUR postpartum DOULA, I DO:
Get to know what your ideal postpartum experience looks like through a consultation and prenatal appointments.
Help you communicate your needs to the appropriate members of your support team.
Work to facilitate those wishes with my trainings and experience as a doula of almost a decade and mother of 11 years.